2015-J2272
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kyle Waters upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic
Athletic Association as a 2015 Senior Scholar-Athlete
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kyle Waters
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as a 2015 Senior
Scholar-Athlete; and
WHEREAS, Academically and athletically, Kyle Waters has distinguished
himself as a young man of superlative ability, talent, and maturity,
establishing standards of excellence and achievement, purposefulness of
life, and responsibility rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Waters, a student at James I. O'Neill High School, is
ranked 2nd in his class with a 100.89 GPA; he ran cross country and
indoor track, and was a member of the lacrosse team; and
WHEREAS, Class President, and member of both the National Honor Socie-
ty and Youth in Government, as well as a Red Cross and a Special Olym-
pics volunteer, Kyle Waters has plans to attend either West Point or
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or Columbia University and major in
Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates, Kyle Waters has
brought honor to his family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Waters may stand with pride in his achievements, experi-
encing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accomplish-
ments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as he continues
his education; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Waters represents the potential inherent in our most
precious resource, our youth; this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
this young man, recognizing his achievements and the promise of his
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kyle Waters upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association as
a 2015 Senior Scholar-Athlete, and to wish him well in his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kyle Waters.